US EditionMichael Morales (Welterweight) MMA Profile
- Gilbert Burns and undefeated Michael Morales will headline UFC Vegas 106 at the Apex facility in Las Vegas on May 17, 2025.
- Burns, a 38-year-old former welterweight title challenger, faces Morales who has yet to defeat a ranked opponent, making the fight a notable contrast in experience.
- Burns successfully weighed in at 170 pounds while Morales weighed 170.5 pounds, and the main event is scheduled for five rounds at welterweight.
- Burns expressed confidence that securing two more victories would position him back in title contention, suggesting a win here could reignite his championship aspirations, according to MMA Fighting.
- The event’s outcome could influence Burns’ path to a title shot while serving as a major step up in competition for Morales, with implications for both careers.
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UFC Fight Night: Does Burns' have a best path to ending Morales' unbeaten run? - Daily news Update
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns makes his first Octagon appearance of 2025 when he squares off with undefeated Michael Morales in the main event at UFC Fight Night on Saturday (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET main card, 4 p.m. prelims). Burns, ESPN’s No. 8-ranked welterweight, enters the fight looking for his first victory since April 2023, when he beat Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision at UFC 287. He has lost each of his last three f…
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